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One-Pot Chicken Thigh and Mexican-Style Street Corn Risotto with Green Onions and Queso Fresco

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 14 oz. Diced Chicken Thighs
  • 8 oz. Cooked Arborio Rice
  • 3 oz. Corn Kernels
  • 1 Lime
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    2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • 2 Green Onions
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    ½ oz. Queso Fresco Crumbles
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    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    51g
  • Net Carbs
    48g
  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    1680mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add chicken thighs, white portions of green onions, and corn to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Make the Risotto

    Stir rice, 1 cup water, seasoning blend, and chicken broth into hot pan. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cook until liquid has reduced by half, 4-6 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in cream cheese, 1 tsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined and creamy. If too thick, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with green portions of green onions, queso fresco, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!

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